Quickly find and book Diagnostic Check in the West Midlands

Looking for a garage to fix your Diagnostic Check in the West Midlands?

Save money: Instantly compare Diagnostic Check prices to find the best deal in the West Midlands.

Save time: You can find and book the best Diagnostic Check deal in the West Midlands quickly and easily with our online booking tool. No upfront registration required! You can compare garage prices, reviews, distance and much more all in one place.

Quick and easy: Simply enter your car registration number and your post code, compare prices, choose a garage which is local to you in the West Midlands and book your Diagnostic Check.

No payment required: You won’t pay a penny until all of the work is complete.

Speak to an expert mechanic: If you need to speak to a mechanic about your Diagnostic Check, call one of our experts today on 03304 004439.

Recent Reviews

"Everything very good apart from the booking process.You ask if we need am or pm slot .I went for am but when I got their at 9am Ihad been booked in for 8am so my mot was pushed back to pm.Why dont you specify a time when booking on line?"

What does a car diagnostic check do?

A diagnostic check is carried out on your vehicle by a mechanic, who will plug your vehicle into a specialised code reader. It can detect problems with your vehicle which may be difficult to spot manually.

The main components which are tested in a diagnostic check are the car’s:

electronic control units (ECUs) - these control various element of the car and its performance including engine running

emissions and exhaust sensors

braking system

electrical components such as central door locking

transmission if electronically controlled

ignition coils

throttle setting

fuel injectors

air flow and coolant

Why is a car diagnostic check important?

A diagnostic check is very important as it can detect a potential problem with your car, even before a breakdown. The computerised equipment scans your vehicle’s system to check for any faults, no matter how minor or major. A diagnostic test is a quick, easy and accurate way to discover any faults and will give you the chance to get them fixed before they turn into bigger and more expensive issues. When your car has a fault, this may show as a warning light on the dashboard. If the light goes out the system will store the fault code so the garage will find this when they do the diagnostic check.

What are the possible signs that your car needs a diagnostic check?

There are many different signs which will indicate that your vehicle needs a diagnostic check. Essentially, if you suspect that there is an issue with your car but don’t know what, you will probably want to book a diagnostic check to find out what the problem is. Here are some of the key signs:

Engine warning light - if the engine warning light appears on your dashboard, it’s important to take your vehicle to a garage as soon as possible as there is a wide variety of problems which the light may be flagging up.

Strange noises – any strange noises coming from your car need to be checked out before they turn into more serious problem. Some of these sounds may include; whining from the bonnet, abnormally loud exhaust, uneven engine noise, brake squealing or gear crunching.

Smoke - if you see smoke or steam coming from under the bonnet, your vehicle may be overheating.

Vibrating - if you notice any vibrating or pulling under your brake, the issue may be due to work brake discs or pads. However, it could also indicate a problem with your suspension or steering.

How long do car diagnostics take?

You can expect a diagnostic check on your car to take approximately 90 minutes. You may want to allow for more time though as the mechanic who will be carrying out the check might not be available to start right away.

How much does a car diagnostic check cost?

The price of a car diagnostic test can vary, depending on the garage that you visit. Each garage has a fixed price for diagnostic checks, ranging from £30 - £100.

Enter your vehicle registration number and post code into BookMyGarage (at the top of this page) and you can instantly compare diagnostic check pricing from all of the garages in your local area. As well as price, you can see the garages’ reviews, distance from your post code, extra services offered and availability. You don’t even have to register to get access to all of this information. When you have selected a suitable garage, you can choose a date, any optional extras (such as collection and delivery, loan car etc.) and book online.

Driving in the West Midlands

Birmingham, the region’s major city, is the second most populous in the country, so drivers will have a range of providers
to choose from, making BookMyGarage’s service even more useful. From Shakespeare’s birthplace at Stratford upon Avon, to the
heart of the Black Country, we’ve got garages in the West Midlands covered.